Carolina’s collaborative culture and multidisciplinary research drives discoveries and innovative solutions. As a leading global public research university, we strive to improve outcomes and the quality of life for all.
Two core tenets, “Of the Public for the Public” and “Innovation Made Fundamental,” combine Carolina’s history of service to the state and its people with a willingness to evolve and respond. With accomplishments ranging from building the first astronomical observatory at a university in the U.S. to developing antiretrovirals that prevent HIV transmission by 96% — Carolina’s innovation and impact enriches the lives of people in our state, our nation and our world.
Chancellor's Science Scholar Jasmine Akoto '22 has conducted research at Johns Hopkins and in three labs at Carolina.
An interdisciplinary team of humanities students and faculty are documenting climate change in Robeson County.
Our scientific research aims to help make the world a better, healthier place. Our discoveries have saved countless lives and have the potential to save even more.
Bringing safety and assurance that currently doesn’t exist
UNC Center for Galapagos Studies is reactivating the Galapagos economy through science, community and work.
How the structure of makerspaces encourages or inhibits participation
“From chemistry to physics to engineering, if we all team up, we have the expertise to tackle this.”
Innovate Carolina moves more ideas into the world faster to solve the world’s problems and strengthen the economy.
A knee injury led William Sweet '20 to an entrepreneurial brainstorm.
$1.14 BILLION 
60+% of undergraduates 
6th most innovative